Why Do People Ask for Money on These Sites?

There are plenty of reasons why people rely on the kindness of cyber strangers, from venturing into a new business from scratch to altruistic reasons, such as helping to cover costs of a loved one’s medical bills.

Giving a compelling reason for why you need the funds provide more motivation for others to donate to your cause and people want to feel that real connection to helping others and fostering the human spirit. There’s an actual science behind helping others.

A number of studies showed that spending money on others actually makes us happier, including this one from NPR, which asked two groups of college students to spend money on themselves or on others. The ones who spent money on someone else said they were happier.

Also, it wasn’t about the amount of money they spent, which ranged from $5 to $20, it was how respondents chose to spend it.

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What You Can Learn from Random Acts of Pizza on a Subreddit

Before asking for donations, it helps to understand why people are compelled to give. Sometimes, asking for something doesn’t always come in the form of cold hard cash.

The thread, which started in 2010, is meant to “restore faith in humanity, one pizza at a time.”

You’re not allowed to ask for money or charity on the thread, and while playful and not asking for too much (after all, it’s just pizza!), it’s gained the attention of Stanford researchers, who discovered that people were more willing to give you a pizza if the requestor:

Demonstrated a strong need

Said they would pay it forward

Were heavily involved in the Reddit community (lots of Reddit Karma points)

Sites Where You Can Get Strangers to Give You Money

Now, armed with this knowledge of why people feel motivated to give, check out the following nine sites where strangers will give you money, and a few subreddits that are worth learning about.

Launched in 2009, Kickstarter has become a household name in crowdfunding.

Some of the most memorable Kickstarter campaigns include feline-centric card game Exploding Kittens (raised over $8M), The Pebble Time Watch (raised $20M), and The Veronica Mars Movie Project raising $5.7M. My cousin, who created her own video game, also launched a Kickstarter campaign to get started, raising over $18,000.

The site is geared to products people have created.

The more information you can provide about your project, the better. Kickstarter allows you to customize your own page and add your own videos to make your idea stand out.

Remember that partial funding doesn’t count, so if your goal is $40,000 and you only raised $10,000, you won’t be able to withdraw that money. Project timelines can be anywhere from 30 to 60 days.

Also, you can’t set up projects that pertain to charity or offer any kind of equity or investment opportunities. Here’s a list of what they don’t allow.

Payments are accepted on Amazon.

2. Indiegogo

Best for: Individuals and nonprofits

Funding rules: You can still get your money even if it’s only partially funded

Cost: 5 percent fee

If you have something interesting to share with the community, Indiegogo is your site. It’s another popular site to raise money is Indiegogo, which is a few years older than Indiegogo project requirements are different than Kickstarter.

For one, they allow you to set up nonprofit projects and as long as the campaign isn’t illegal, you can post it. Their marketplace is filled with creative and innovative ideas based around tech, design and more. The products posted on Indiegogo may inspire people to buy since it’s not on the mainstream market yet.

If you’re not able to stick to your shipping schedule, Indiegogo refunds the purchase to buyers.

3. Fundly

Best for: Anyone

Funding rules: You can still get your money even if it’s only partially funded

Cost: Free to create and share your campaign, but they take a 4.9 percent fee from each donation, plus a credit card processing fee of 3 percent

Similar to Indiegogo, Fundly is flexible with the types of campaigns you want to create. The site, which has helped people raise over $330 million, doesn’t have any restrictions around “raise requirements” and doesn’t have start up fees either.

When you land on their homepage and before you start your campaign, they ask you to choose whether you are an individual or nonprofit. If you are an individual you can log in using your Facebook account.

If you want to see how others are using the site and what kinds of campaigns are successful, can filter categories to show everything from the most popular projects to memorials and trips.

Fundly encourages you to provide updates to your supporters and send emails and post blog-like updates made easily through their app (40 percent of users are on mobile).

Fundly is great because it’s more focused on creating easy ways to connect with people who donate to your project. Partial funding is also allowed and payments are processed within 24-48 hours of the donation.

4. Crowdfunder

Best for: Small businesses that need capital

Funding rules: You need a term sheet and pitch deck

Cost: It’s subscription-based that starts at $299 a month

Do you have a business you’re building and need to raise capital? This is exactly what Crowdfunder helps you do, however, your business idea needs to be fully planned with all of the necessary documents, such as a business plan.

Crowdfunder connects you to investors who are going to want to fully understand how your business is going to yield them a return that’s worth it for them. Think: SharkTank and the questions the sharks often ask the contestants.

In order to get started, you need a term sheet and pitch deck.

The site has helped startups raise over $150M and fundraising fees start at $299 a month, with their premium package costing $499 a month.

5. GoFundMe

Best for: Individuals

Funding rules: You can still get your money even if it’s only partially funded

Cost: A 2.9 percent processing fee and 30 cents per donation

Probably best-known for its funding capacity for medical and hospital bills, GoFundMe can help you raise money for just about any fundraising campaign and there are no deadlines or goal requirements.

You’ll have to state your case and explain why you need others to provide financial donations to you.

GoFundMe is mobile-friendly and is easy to share on social media. Like Crowdfunder, GoFundMe encourages you to give donors consistent updates on your progress, outside of just raising the money.

Collectively, users on GoFundMe have raised over $5 billion.

There is a standard processing fee of 2.9 percent and 30 cents per donation fee. You can withdraw your money at any time. If you’re interested in using GoFundMe, read through their FAQ page, which I found to be pretty handy.

6. Begging Money

Best for: Individuals who have financial problems

Funding rules: None

Cost: Standard PayPal fees for each transaction

Begging Money is a straightforward site that works a little differently than Kickstarter or Indiegogo in that it doesn’t charge any fees from the donations you receive.

You receive the funds through PayPal and in the sign-up prices, you need to create a PayPal.me link to protect yourself from scammers. You need to write at least 400 words explaining why you are asking for money and then select the appropriate category for your request.

If you want to increase visibility of your request letter, you can upgrade and pay for this option, but just know that there are no refunds if you upgrade.

7. BoostUp

Best for: Individuals who have long-term financial goals, such as buying a home or car

Funding rules: None

Cost: Free, but you have to connect your bank accounts to the platform

BoostUp is a blend of donations and a savings account, as they help you with your long-term goals too. You need to have a savings account in order to start a project with BoostUp.

Friends and family can donate to your fund, along with various brand partners the company works with. For example, for a limited time, they offered a $500 boost towards the purchase of a new car.

8. FundMyTravel

Best for: Individuals who need money to travel

Funding rules: None

Cost: Free

FundMyTravel was specifically geared to help those who want need funds to travel the world. The site was started to help those in need of money for travel-focused campaigns.

Based on what was posted from the community on their homepage, most travel-related funds that were fulfilled had to do with volunteering for altruistic causes in poor African countries, or continuing one’s education in a foreign country with helping others as the end goal, once that person graduates.

If your cause falls within these parameters, FundMyTravel might be a solid option for you to post your campaign. All you need to do is create your campaign, share it through social media and email, and then get funded.

9. CyberBeg

CyberBeg is a site that provides help for people who are “financially unfortunate.” When you land on the site, it almost looks like it might be a scam just from the noticeably outdated design.

However, what they lack in design, they make up for in no fees being taken out of your transaction when someone donates to your cause. The only fees are taken from your PayPal transaction.

CyberBeg notes on their FAQ page that the PayPal transaction is not necessarily anonymous because PayPal displays either your name or email address on the page. It tells you how you can change your settings on PayPal to avoid this problem.

Unlike the other sites mentioned in this list, CyberBeg offers ways for people to make some extra money and provides resources (like credit repair) targeted to the people who use the site and need extra cash.

When you click on the credit repair, writing or survey links, however, it directs you to a few scammy-looking sites. So, it’s probably best to avoid those and just stick to posting your request for others to help you.

You can keep your post on the site for three months.

Subreddits That Are All About Paying It Forward

If you’re open to receiving donations outside of money, some subreddits focus on giving back to the Reddit community. There are threads where the community donates pizza, video games and giving through Amazon.

If you’re coming into Reddit as a new member, take some time to browse around and engage with others. Leave comments and feedback for others if you can, and gain Reddit points. You can receive karma points when your links and comments are upvoted. Conversely, you can lose points when your links and comments are downvoted to a number lower than zero.

The best way to gain karma points is just to find a subreddit that interests you. This way it’s a fun and effortless experience to post and comment.

As with any of the subreddit threads, there are specific rules you need to follow. These are clearly posted on the page with moderators who will enforce them.

Random Acts of Kindness

While you can’t ask for money in any form (including gift cards), Random Acts of Kindness is an awesome subreddit that offers a community that is ready to give and help.

Some acts of kindness include giving away access and log-in codes for video games or a girlfriend asking local Redditors to come out and wish her long-distance boyfriend a happy birthday because he’s alone in a foreign country.

You need a minimum of 300 comment karma, in order to post a request.

These are more subreddits worthy of a visit, but again, you can’t ask people for money.

Random Acts of Amazon: You connect with a community and share what kinds of things you have on our Amazon wishlist. People buy Amazon gifts for each other on the site.

Random Acts of Pizza: State your case for why you need a pie delivered to your door and you just might get it!

Which site most resonates with you?

Whether you have a new idea that needs to be funded or need some extra help with plans to travel to Africa for your summer internship program, remember the rules are the same when asking strangers for money.

Always state the why and be as descriptive as possible about your situation.

171 Comments

Mutyaba Sulait

Hello. I am Sulait from Uganda, Africa. Most of these sites don’t favor African countries. Could you please link to those that we can try.

Deacon

Honestly, I am not familiar with any from Africa. You could try doing an internet search. I did come up with some sites that might offer surveys you can do for money. Just be cautious so you don’t get scammed.

Wanda Seago

I was looking for help to be able to do trips for my family history lines. I am on a fixed income, and I am trying to find help on going on research trips to states, and countries.

Deacon

Well, you can try some of the suggestions in the post. You might also be able to house sit for someone in or near the destinations you had in mind. Or, try some of the tips on our site in our post about alternatives to hotels to get reduced lodging when you travel.

Tara S

CyberBeg isn’t free. It wants to charge you $15 USD for the first 3 months when you make an account.

Deacon

The post doesn’t say it’s free. The point of the post is to let people know there are places you can go to request money from others if you are in need. Thanks for reading it and for your comments.

Daniel

If I had $300 or $400 to spend I wouldn’t be asking for money.

Deacon

Luckily, not all of these options cost money. I hope you find one that works for you.

E E James

Hello,

First thank you for this article. It’s very useful, and informative, too.

I’ve a deadline for next week to come up with £5,000. I’ve been given the opportunity to speak at an event in London and to be an exhibitor, too. This will help my business and sell my book. I just don’t know where to go to raise the money. Do you have any suggestions, please? I’ve still got until the 10th of November and the show is on 14 – 15th of November. The 15th is my birthday, and I’m speaking on that day.

Please, what can I do?

Deacon

You could try some of the ideas in this post. Also, we have additional posts on our site about ways to get money fast. I wish you luck in getting the money on time and with your book!

Razia

I’m from South Africa with a PayPal account, but the sites aren’t working for me. I’m trying to raise money to study my second year. I’m very depressed because I’m running out of time. I was grown up to never ask, beg, borrow, or steal, but I can’t seem to get a job so it’s embarrassing. I’ve got to try somewhere.

Deacon

We have some other posts on our site that might help you about free online jobs and online side jobs. You could also check out our post about online companies that pay instantly. I don’t know if they will work in your country, but you can always check it out to see if they will work for you. I wish you luck.

Robert Brenden

Which of these do you recommend for my situation: we had an apartment fire but had no renters insurance. I’ve posted in Facebook and the response was amazing. However, we need a little more help to get back on our feet. My mother and I got out ok. I got out with pants, shoes, and a jacket. Other than that, we lost everything. I’m not the type of person that likes asking for help. Red cross helped us with essentials, but that’s about it for now. The picture above is taken from the opposite side of our apartment. The fire started directly above ours. I got my mom out right away, since she’s on oxygen, and went back in for our coats and to turn off her oxygen so it didn’t blow. My mom is 64, retired, and on oxygen. I’m already working 6 days a week to make enough for us to get by. I hate asking for help, but if everyone that sees this can share it and help, it’d be greatly appreciated. God bless and thank you guys.

Deacon

I suggest you trying some of the links we listed in this post. You could also try to get help from local churches, the salvation army, and other local charities in your area. Another avenue is to apply for assistance through the government at one of these sites: benefits.gov or usa.gov and look under “benefits”. I hope they can help you get back on your feet.

Jason Szaro

I was recently robbed of $7,500 USD on my way to the bank. This has, and will, change my life forever. I was born with dwarfism and many birth defects. I have nowhere else to turn because I can never earn this money back, especially in the days they want it, or they will believe I was in on the crime. Sometimes I feel like ending it all would be easier…

I would do anything I can to help those who have helped me double… God Bless us all…

Deacon

That’s terrible! I’m so sorry that happened to you! I hope the criminals are eventually captured and brought to justice. You could certainly try some of the options in this post. In addition, there are a few other posts on our site that may have some ideas you can use. Some are about how to make money fast and we also have one on how to get a personal loan. I wish you luck in raising the money you need in time.

Laura Milagros

If you’re in the US I wonder if you might be eligible for Assistance For Victims of Violent Crimes which includes the following crimes: theft, aggravated assault, rape and other personal violations. If whoever it is thinks that you might have been in on the theft, it might be best to retain an attorney. In the US there are a lot of free legal aid clinics. If you’re not in the US, there might be free legal aid clinics in your country to represent you and keep your best interest at heart. Even though you’re innocent, IMO, it’s best to cover yourself as much as possible. If you’re not in the US, maybe your country has something similar to assist victims of violent crimes. I wish better days for you.

Sharnee Glenn

Hello my name Sharnee. I’m just coming out of an abusive relationship. I have 3 kids and don’t know what to do right now. I really need help financially if you can kindly help me and my babies. It’s the holiday and I don’t have anything. Thank you.

Deacon

I’m sorry to hear that and I hope some of these sites can help you out. Other places to go include local charities in your area, churches, and the salvation army. You could also try applying for assistance with the state government where you live.

Laura Milagros

Try Catholic Charities, St Vincent de Paul Society, Salvation Army & any Domestic Violence Women’s Shelter. They can help lead you to the resources you need.

Deacon

These are some other good resources for those in need. Thanks for adding your comment.

Daniel

I seriously need money today, jokes aside. If you have any extra dollars, please give them to me and I will appreciate it.

Deacon

Well, this post might be able to help you get extra money. Just follow some of the ideas to improve your situation. Good luck!

lidiya

I am struggling with money problems and no place of my own. I am not working and I want to work and make something to support my family.

Deacon

You have come to the right place! Try out some of the ideas in this post. Others you might look at on our site include making money with your smartphone, making money from home, and making money as a beginning blogger. We have lots of posts about ways to make money. Maybe one or two of them will work for you. Good luck!

Byekwaso Tadeo

I am a teacher, but my school lacks financial help. Byekwaso Tadeo is my name.

Deacon

From your comment I am not sure if your school needs the financial help or if you do. If it is you, we have posts about teachers who have gotten themselves out of considerable debt. Check them out. I wish you luck!

Ifeoluwa oyenuga

My name is Ifeoluwa I’m a mother of two boys. Please, I need your assistance financially so I can start up a business to feed my family. I would be grateful if you could help…God bless you. Thanks.

Deacon

If you are thinking of starting your own business, check out the posts on our site that might help. We have one about what to do before you start a business as well as home bases business ideas. There are lots of others about making money from home as well. I wish you luck!

Maria Skrinski

I have stage 4 inflammatory breast cancer. I was diagnosed in June of 2016. I shouldn’t be alive now, statistically. I have been out of work since June of this year. My credit card bills are stacking up. My husband drives a tow truck and works on commission. He has to take time off work, without pay, to get me to doctors appointments. We have to sell our house because we can’t live in our area anymore. I had a left breast mastectomy on November 16th and will have to come up with the funds for a prosthetic, and the bra for it, which are expensive. I lose my health insurance on January 1st. I seriously need to get out of debt and come up with money to fix up our house so we can get a good price for it. We are going to try to find a home in Florida where I can get support from my family and hopefully have enough money to purchase a home in full (with no mortgage or we’ll just get into debt again). It’s expensive to eat extra healthy while fighting cancer. Do you have any ideas where to get help? We have a GoFundMe, but we’re not having much luck with it. Could you help me with the right site please?

Deacon

It sounds like you are having a pretty rough time of it. But it also sounds like you are a fighter! That being said, why limit yourself to just the one GoFundMe? You might try more than one way of attacking your money problems at the same time.

1. If you haven’t already, cut your household budget as much as you can. We have tons of posts that can help you, including one about a free budgeting tool.

2. Try some side hustles to make extra money. We have several posts about side hustles you could try.

3. Use our post, “9 Sites Where You Can Get Strangers to Give You Money”, to request money from total strangers.

I wish you a fast healing process and much luck in cleaning up your finances!

Laura Milagros, RN, BS

Have you applied for SDI- State Disability Insurance? If not, you need to apply for that ASAP. I would also strongly suggest that you start the process to apply for permanent SSD – Social Security Disability. Depending on the reviewer, and what your diagnosis and prognosis is, this can either be a short process, or it can drag out for 2 years or more, but it’s worth the fight. If you are deemed eligible for Social Security Disability, you will automatically be covered by Medicare insurance. I would also strongly suggest that you apply for Medicaid insurance and food stamps. Neither one of these are handouts, as your tax dollars are your investment in getting these benefits that are rightly yours.

Andrew Lovett

Life is hard, and we all could use a helping hand. My cash app name is $promovers911. I’m praying for a miracle donation during this holiday season. Thanks in advance!

Deacon

I hope you get the help you need. Don’t forget to try some of the things listed in the post too.

George

I really need some help with Christmas presents for a 12 yr old girl and a 10 yr old boy. I’m also having some money problems.

Deacon

We have some posts on our site about how to get free gift cards, frugal gifts, and the best toys. Check them out for some ideas you may not have thought of. I hope at least one idea in one of these posts helps you out. Good luck and have a great Christmas!

khaliquzzama khan

Sir, I want to open a 100 beds multi-specialty hospital for poor patients with very nominal charges. We have land and all the specialist doctors. Now I have no money so I want some one to give me financing for my dream hospital project – as a partner or another arrangement.

Deacon

Check out the ideas in this blog post. That may be a way to at least begin to get funding for your dream hospital to health others. I wish you luck! You have a worthy cause! 🙂

Abdul Ajim

Hello sir, I am poor man. I’ve got love in my marriage and I have 1 six month baby. I have so many problems in my life. I want some money to restart my life. Someone help me please.

Deacon

I am sorry to hear that you are having a rough time in your life. This site might help you. In addition, we have many other posts you can use to make money. I hope at least one of them helps you turn things around. I wish you the best of luck!

Fatima Juliet

I’m 68 years old, unmarried, and living alone as I have no one to support me financially. My parents, brothers, and sister are all expired. I’m living alone. Please help me financially. Thank you so much.

Deacon

I hope some of the ideas in this post will help you. In addition, we have lots of different ways you can make money online to support yourself in the many posts on our site. Good luck!

Augusto D. Pampolina, Jr.

I worked outside my country for 8 years and returned to start a business that failed after 5 years due to calamities of nature. I’m now working in a BPO company and need to send my younger son to college to study nursing, which I can not afford. I need financial help please.

Deacon

Try some of the ways in this post. You could also try some of our other posts on this site about making money in college, planning for college, and thrifting to pay for college. I wish your brother success in his studies and also you in finding ways to help him afford it.

Bashir ahmad

Hello dear, My is name Bashir Ahmad and I am from Nigeria. Please, I need your help with money to pay my younger sisters.

Deacon

Try some of the ideas in this post and good luck! Of course, you might also try some of our other posts to side hustle and earn some money for yourself. Good luck!

Lillian Masiyaleti

l need about $20,000 to pay debts.

Deacon

Hopefully this post will help you, then. Also, we have lots of post about many different ways you can make extra money to pay off debt. Check some of them out to help you pay it off. I hope you get out from under it soon.

Cerrina

Hello, I am in dire need of help. I am a victim of battered women with children and I got hurt. I am in a shelter right now. I need help with funding. I have nothing. I lost everything. Please help.

Deacon

In addition to the help you might be able to receive from the links and sources in this post, here are some other avenues you might check out foe help. Try the salvation army, domestic violence, and the social security office. If you are a crime victim, as it sounds like you might be, you could get help through crime victims in your state. There should also be free legal aid in your state that might help you as well if you want to prosecute. The professionals in these programs can help you get assistance to get back on your feet again. Don’t give up. You can rebuild your life and make it better than ever!

mugisha

I am Mugisha from Uganda. I am poor and I need money to boost my way of life. Thanks.

Deacon

Try some of the ways in this post. I hope at least one will help you out! We also have many ways on this website for you to make money. Check out some of them to find ideas that might help you. I wish you luck.

Raymond McGlyn

I lost my job last month and have been desperately trying to get it back or get a new one. Neither have happened so far. Bills are piling up and I am VERY scared. I don’t know what to do next. Help, please.

Deacon

You can try some of the ideas in this post. In addition, we have lots of other posts on our site about how to make money quickly. I hope at least one of the ideas helps you out. 🙂

Ainomugisha stanley

I want to start up some businesses and I have little money.

Deacon

Hopefully this post can help. But we also have a ton of other posts about how to make extra money that could help you get some seed money to start a business as well. Check them out and good luck!

Wafa

My daughter is having treatment of NIDS and her injections in drips need 10,000 rupees daily. Kindly please help me. I am really, really needy.

Deacon

Check out the links in this post. You might be able to start a fund where others will help you out. Good luck and I hope she gets well soon!

Mitchell Sabol

I have been working every day and still barely getting by. My gas got shut off, I’m late on my rent and about to be kicked out on the street with my woman. I have two teenage children that are depending on me to take care of them this summer and I don’t know what I’m gonna do. I’m being reunited with them after bout 12 yrs. If someone could help us, please, I’d be grateful for a little help. My kids have been through a lot.

Deacon

This post should help you out. We have others that might help as well, such as how to start side hustling so you can make more, jobs for stay at home mom’s, and how teens can earn money. Check some of them out to see if you can change your situation for the better. I hope some of them help!

Polly

It’s so hard for me to do this, but I can’t think of anything else I could possibly do. I work a full time job that pays me around $400 a month. I live with my mother who will turn 60 in December and she’s still waking up at 4 a.m. to go clean a restaurant, for $115 a month, 6 days a week, twice a day. We’re doing everything we can to clear the credit. We’ve got to have central heating in the apartment. Some of you may laugh at the amount we need, but for us it’s a lot – $2600. She lost her second job last month and we’re pretty much struggling to make ends meet. I haven’t been able to sleep normally for the past couple of months because I’m afraid of what may happen tomorrow or the next day. Will we be able to pay the bills on time, not even mentioning buying something little for ourselves?

We’ve been struggling since I can remember, honestly. We live in a small town in Bulgaria where things aren’t good. When I was 14 I got my first scholarship in high school – $10, 3 times a month for good grades. I never relied on my parents for money because they didn’t have much. I picked fruits – not for fun, but to pay the electricity bills.

I never wanted to be rich, I just want to have a good night sleep with no anxiety, no depression, and no lump in my throat that makes me cry every time I think about this debt. I’ve been looking for a second job since last January – a distant job, a job without a contract, translating stuff, whatever it is, just to be able to get a little bit ahead. I’ve gone to interviews and sent CV’s to dozens of job ads, but I still haven’t found anyone who wants to hire someone who’s already working 8, 9, and 10 hour shifts that change from early to late shift every couple of days.

I’m desperate. Next month is my birthday. I don’t wish for anything anymore, I just don’t want my mother or me to feel worthless. I can only hope that there are some good people out there who are willing to help us get back on our feet. I’ve always tried to help people however I can and I’ve always believed in good Karma, etc. So far, it hasn’t come back to me. If there is anyone willing to help us, your help will be greatly appreciated!

Thank you for reading just a part of my story! If you can help me find a way to help my situation, please do so!

Deacon

I am sorry you are having such a hard time. Maybe this post will help you out. You might also see if you can get some social assistance from your government. I don’t know if you’d qualify, but it doesn’t hurt to check into it. You could try some online jobs to make extra money also. We have several posts about side jobs on this site. Good luck and I hope your situation improves.

Bozidar

Hello I’m writing from Serbia. Seven years ago, I started a job with agriculture. The main activity was the cultivation of raspberries. In order to diversify production and reduce risk, I also have side activities in the form of growing vegetables and bees. Three years ago, my farm was in trouble. The company I worked with simply refused to pay for the goods they took (about 80% of my production for that year). I started the trial against them, but it is extremely expensive and slow in Serbia. These problems have not stopped. A year after that I was hit by drought. Last year, unfair competition backed by the state has brought down the price to the level that it’s unprofitable (about 35 cents per kilogram of raspberries). All of this demanded additional investments in the farm in the form of irrigation systems, machinery for machine raspberry harvesting, and redirection of a part of the estate on strawberries and currants. I had to finance this for myself in the form of commercial loans. To succeed in paying the debts to the bank, I sought employment and found it in Germany (I’m a chemical engineer by profession). However, Serbia is not in the European Union. In order to obtain all necessary permits for work in Neka, it takes at least 6 months of time. Can you tell me where I can find help for debt servicing until my departure to Germany?

Deacon

You could try some of the ideas and links in this post. Beyond that, I am not sure where to direct you, to be honest, since you live in a whole other country. I do wish you luck in getting everything resolved, paid off, and running profitably again.

Laura Jacobs

My situation is dire. I was removed from my home with only 15 mins to grab what I could. I paid my rent (cash $799.00) for March to my caretaker who lived above me. We shared a house, and he said he’d bring my receipt down later. This was normal for him to say – either later that day or the next morning I’d get my receipt. But he didn’t have a chance to bring it to me the next morning before I was awakened by someone trying to break into my suite. I called police. EPS showed up and I opened my door. Apparently, my caretaker did a midnight move as he knew his time was running out. He got evicted for not paying the rent. The owner of the house got a court order to remove “All Residing Occupants”. The EPS and bailiff felt bad for me, but had to do their job. I had all the proof of my residency there. The EPS told me it’s a civil matter, and they cannot help me, but to check with the tenant board. To file a claim is $100 that I don’t have. I have a lawyer appointment this Thursday set up by the tenant board. Meanwhile, Alberta Works Crisis has paid for a couple nights for a motel and gave me a $23 food voucher. This is my last paid night here. I also have my cat with me. I have nowhere to go, no family, and no sense of direction. My funds are gone and my food is depleted. Please help me financially with this motel room cost and food. I don’t want to be put out onto the streets. I paid for a roof over my head and don’t feel that I should be punished by forcing me live on the street. It’s not fair. I’ve done nothing wrong and yet here I am. Please help anyway you can. My belongings have been thrown in a garage and I have until March 26 to remove my stuff or it will be put out for garbage. I have no means to move it or let alone a place to move it to! I don’t want to give up my cat either, as she did nothing wrong. I was told by Social Services,’Go back to the street and give up your cat.’ I’m so angry, depressed, and overwhelmed by all of this. I have never heard of a caretaker splitting on the tenant.

Deacon

I’m sorry you are having a hard time. Have you checked to see if you can at least stay in a shelter until you get back on your feet? Another idea is to check with your employer, if you are employed, to see if they have any ideas for a place to stay. Many are willing to help to avoid losing a good employee. You could also try the church you go to, if you attend. Some can help with these types of situations. Of course, you can also try to get help through the links in this post.

bukenya fagil

I’ve got a big problem.I’m in a sorry state. My mother died when I was only 10 years and left me with my grandmother who was, and is, also homeless. We lived a life of moving without parking. I don’t have any skills to use in order to earn a living – not even a piece of land to cultivate. But anyway, that was God’s plan. I’m requesting any kind person’s help for my poor grandmother, and also to get at least a place to reside for I am still young. I will use my energy to survive but try to have a look in my state and help this 79 year old woman. Thanks.

Deacon

Hopefully this post can help you out. But even if you think you have no skills, there might be jobs you can still do. Check out some of our posts on side hustles or making money from home. You might get some ideas on how to make money and change your situation.

Katrena Danielle

I am an aspiring business owner. I hope to one day open the “Mic Check Poetry Lounge.” It’s a start up, of course, and I have absolutely no funding. Do you have any suggestions of where to look for funding in the south suburbs of Chicago?

Deacon

You could try to get a small business loan through a local bank or try some of the ideas in this post. In addition, we have lots of posts on this site about starting a business that might help you. Another idea is to start your own side hustle first to save up money for your start up. We have several posts about side jobs and side hustles that can help you make money to get started. Good luck!

Jean McEachin

Hello, my name is Jean McEachin. My story is no different from the stories I have read. I also need financial support. I don’t have a lot of debt, but I do have bills that need to be paid monthly and I cannot pay them. I need money to take care of my basic needs for myself and my grandchildren. I was able to support myself all of my life and now I am unable to do so. I live in a town that gives no support in aiding me financially. I don’t like asking anyone for anything. I’m accustomed to doing things on my own. I need help financially right now so I can become financially stable again. This is my last resort. Help me please!

Deacon

Use this post to help you out. You might also be able to get government assistance, Medicaid, and other help. Try going to the social services office in your area to find out more. I wish you luck.

rowena veridiano

My father died one year ago and we are spending big money for his hospitalization and burial we can’t recover. Yet, we are broke and now I need money to open a business to help in our everyday life. I also need to buy medicine for my mother.

Deacon

Check out the ideas in this post to help you. You could also try some of the side hustles or other ways to make money that we suggest on our site. That may help you save up the money to open a business. Good luck!

Nser

I am 23 years old and on a fixed daily budget equal to 2 dollars and I also do not have any property or accounts in a bank, or Visa, so I am happy. I read all of this great article which surprised me because these things give a chance, or lets say hope in some cases, that life can change.

Deacon

Yes, life can change. There are lots of ways you can get money to make your life better. We have lots of post about ways to make money that can help you. Check them out and good luck!

masengesho eric

I am a man with two children living in Rwanda, Africa. I need money for building a house for my family. We are very poor and have no money. Thanks.

Deacon

I would start with the links in this post. I do not know if they will help in Africa, but it’s worth a try. You could also try getting a job online or checking to see if your government has assistance programs.

Toke Sadock kitsindu

I’m looking for $6000 to pay for school fees. The one who is able to pay my school fees has passed away. Now I’m staying at home and I’m a non US citizen. I come from Kenya in Africa. Can I get help?

Deacon

You might be able to using the tips on this site. Another idea is to side hustle while you are going to school to make money for your expenses. We have several posts about ways you can make money. I hope that helps and good luck!

Kamrul hasan

I am from Bangladesh. I am a businessman. I have a medicine shop. But, there is no available medicine in my shop because I have not enough money to grow up my shop. For this I need financial help. Where can I get a fund to grow up my business? Please, help me.

Deacon

Try out some of the ideas in this post. You could also do a side hustle from home or other work to save up some start up money. We have other posts about side jobs or ways to make money that might help. Check them out on this site. I wish you luck and hope that helped.

Ari Ale

I need financial help because I do not work and I have extreme malnutrition similar to anorexia. I have proof that I am malnourished. How can I receive support?

Deacon

You could try some of the links in this post to help you. But you might also qualify for government assistance. We have at least one post on this site that should help you with that. However, you can also go to the closest Social Security or Department for Children and Families office to see if they can help you.

Nayab zaidi

Hello. I am a teacher and I started a new school. I want to give a free education to poor children. So, if any one is interested, help the poor children.

Deacon

That’s great! Check out the links in this post to see if you can get help to fund your school.

Leonard

I’m currently job searching but my phone has been disconnected. I don’t have any money and need help paying my phone bill. What should I do?

Deacon

There are several things you could try. Check out the links in this post to see if you can get help as it seems you still have internet. You can also contact social services in your area to see if you qualify for assistance. At the same time, pound the street and continue looking everywhere for a job. Also, we have posts on this site about ways to make extra money. They range from selling some of your stuff to working from home, etc. Check them out to see if you can get started making money today. Good luck.

Mandi

Hey, guys. I’m a single mom here trying to get some extra money for me and my son. I just got laid off. If anybody can help it would be appreciated.

Deacon

Try out the links in the post or check out our other posts on this site about ways to make money. You can even make money from home.

Wendy

Which site would be best for me to help my son sell his trailer home for like $5000 or take donations for him and his family for a down payment on a better home? He just had his first baby and works really hard every day. His dad was shot and killed a few months ago and I’m just trying to help him get ahead in life since I’m his only living parent now.

Deacon

Well, this particular post is one place to start. Follow the links to see if you can get help. Also, you could try a local Facebook page in your area to sell the trailer home. You might also see if you can advertise in reputable businesses you know if they have bulletin boards. You could place an add in the newspaper as well. There are lots of ways to get that trailer sold. Good luck!

Joseph

Help me with a good site, please. I’m in need of a fund.

Deacon

Check out the ones in this post. That is a place to start.

Korie Betty amarachi

Please, I’m having problems in my school. I need money badly.

Deacon

Korie, check out the links in this post to help you. Also, we have tons of posts about ways you can make money from home or on the side to help you earn more. Good luck!

A Martina

Hello! At my age it is difficult to get a job in my country. Therefore I want to try doing something for myself to get cash. What I need is a good (new) computer and printer (to print product levels) and $1000.00 to build a shack to work in. What would be your suggestion? I am from the Dutch Caribbean and am 58 years old.

Thank you!

Deacon

Well, you could try the ideas in this post. In addition, there are lots of other ways to make money to help put your plans in motion. We have plenty of other posts on this site about ways to earn more. Be sure to check them out and good luck!

Ida

My husband AND I want to set up a record company AND help open the door for other struggling artists that don’t understand how the music business really works. We are now living apart (I’m in Miami, he is in Nashville) as I can’t quit my job to join him yet. Our hardship is money for him to stay in Nashville until his music takes off and he can make money on hit songs, as he’s done before. This is putting such a strain on me and my health. It’s a sacrifice following a dream. Nobody said it would be easy, but we have to do things that most people are not willing to do. We need to raise at least $20K in order to kickoff a steady business in the music industry. We’re nowhere near that, and I’m already in the red. Can you offer any ideas? We are not afraid of hard work and look forward to a prosperous future. Thank you in advance, Ida M.

Deacon

You could start by using the ideas in this post. On top of that, we have other posts about ways you can make money from home as well as side hustles you could do in the evenings or on weekends to make extra money. I hope that helps put you on the path toward fulfilling your musical dreams!

Md:Emon

hi, sir. I am a student of veterinary medicine. I want to establish a modern dairy farm in Bangladesh. But I have no money. I have no one who will help me to establish this farm.

Deacon

Try using this post to help you. In addition, you could check out our posts about how to make money from home or with side hustles. That might get you enough money to get your farm started.

Mukesh

My father is suffering from kidney failure. He is only 60 years old. We are poor. So, please help us. I am collecting funds for his care. So, please help us to make my father recover from kidney failure.

I heartily thank you.

Deacon

Try using the links in this post to see if you can get help. In addition, if you are within the U.S. you might try to get some help through social services for healthcare and other needs. I hope your father recovers soon.

Eugene Nicolls

I am Eugene. Please ,I want you to help me with any amount to pay my wife’s medical bill. Please, consider the situation I find myself in and help me.

Deacon

If you are in that bad of a situation, there are several options available to you. You can try to get the hospital to apply charity care to the bill and write it off. To do that, or find out if it’s an option, you need to call them, preferably before it goes to collections. Another idea is to try the links in this site to see if you can get additional help. A third idea is to start your own side hustle using the ideas in the many posts on our site. Of course, you could do all three. I wish you luck with whatever you decide.

Januarius Jovinus

My name is Januarius and I’m from Tanzania, Africa. I am asking for money from you. My house was burnt due to an electricity short. I don’t have a place to live. Everything has disappeared. I lost all property and documents. Could you please assist me with a money to cover my problems?

Deacon

Try using the links in the post to see if you can get help. In addition, since you seem to have access to a computer, you could try out some of our posts about ways to make money online. That might help you get the money you are needing. Good luck!

Check out the links in this post to see if someone will help you get your start. I wish you luck.

Attia

I need help. But I didn’t find any. I do’t know what I should do now.

Deacon

You could try using the links in this post to get help, if money is what you need. Also, check out our posts on ways to make money fast, make money from home, and side hustle. You might be able to help yourself.

anonymous

Hey. I am from Nigeria and I need money for my educational bills. If not, I won’t be able to graduate.

Deacon

Use the links in the post to see if you can get help. You can also side hustle from home or work online to get more money. We have posts that can help you with this along with more posts about ways to get money fast, etc. Check them out and good luck!

Otim Carl Philips

I recently lost my job and I am struggling to find one. Our rent bill is due and my wife is expecting our firstborn. Medical bills are on my neck. She tries with her little income, but it’s not right and enough for our household. If anyone can help, I would be grateful. I want to start a supply business but I would love to have start up capital of like $700. I would be grateful for any help given.

Deacon

Check out the links in this post to see if you can get some help. In addition, we have other posts on our site about ways to make money, work from home, and side hustle. Check some of those out to see if you can start earning more money to pay your bills and follow your dreams. Good luck!

Odecious Mulbah

Hello my name is Odecious Mulbah from Liberia. I am a high school graduate and want to apply for a scholarship in China, but it requires money of around $500 USD. I don’t have money, and my parents are too poor to afford this amount of money. Please help me. I really want to extent my education so I can help my family. Your help will be highly appreciated.

Deacon

Check out the links in this post to see if you can get some help to further your education. I wish you luck!

Cynthia Hart

Thank you for the post. It was very helpful.

Deacon

You’re welcome! 🙂

Isaac Holmes

Hi ,I am in a very tough, difficult situation. I’ve been deprived of so many materialistic things in my life that I have wanted for so long. I have been really suffering since I was fifteen years old in 2012. Since the age of sixteen, in 2013, I have wanted a ten thousand dollar gaming desktop computer and maybe also a nine thousand dollar gaming laptop. I’ve also wanted, of course, a bunch of gaming consoles and video games that I never had or owned myself or got to experience, unlike most people. Considering everything I ever wanted, materialistic wise at least, it would cost twenty five thousand to probably thirty thousand dollars. I know that’s probably extremely selfish and greedy, but because I’ve wanted so much expensive stuff for so long it has taken a toll on me emotionally and mentally. I also don’t know enough people who’d even be willing to donate to me twenty five thousand to thirty thousand dollars. It’s probably even pointless of me to even ask when most other people actually have a much more serious cause. But anyway I just thought I’d share my cause.

Prakash

Hey, I’m from India and I need some help getting $500. Is there someone who can give me a little help, please? I will be very thankful for your assistance. Thank you.

Deacon

Try using the links and ideas in this post to help you. Good luck!

Marie Tomich

Hi, I am in need of financial help. My house taxes are over due, and if I don’t pay them, I will loose my home. My gas and electric have been shut off also. I am so depressed I am thinking of suicide. I have no family.

Deacon

Check out the links in this post to see if you can get help. You might also try to see if social services has any help or programs you can qualify for. I hope you get the situation resolved.

Tariq

I’m a Palestinian refugee living in Jordan. Hi, I’m struggling on a daily basis to cover my family’s daily basics needs. My daughter finished her high school education recently, and I’m in desperate need of financial assistant to be able to help my daughter with her educational expenses. I appreciate your help and assistant. Since I don’t know any one who would offer me any help, I appreciate help from any good hearted people who will help.

Deacon

You can use the links in this post to help you. Also, we have other posts on our site that might help you get help, make extra money, or get a second job.

Ugwu chika Christian

Hi. Please, I need help financially so that I can finish my studies. Is there anyone who can help me please? I will be thankful.

Deacon

Follow the links in this post. We have other posts on this site that might help also, such as posts about ways to make extra money or get a side hustle.

Shimbilinga

Hi. I’m looking for someone that can help me out with an amount of £180.000. I want to buy land and build affordable homes for the poor people in my country. Land is very expensive in our country.

Deacon

I commend you for wanting to help out other less fortunate people in your country. Use the links and information in this post to see if you can get help from others who are passionate about your cause. I wish you luck!

Savio dsouza

I am running short of money. Please, I need help. I am working in a private company where there has been no salary for the past 3 months. So, if you can lend me Rps 10,000 that would help.

Deacon

Follow the links in this post and use the other information there as well to see if you can get help. I wish you luck!

CHARLES CHILOLO

Hi, I am an old man of 62 years and I have been sick for a long time. At this time, I can’t walk properly. I need someone who can give me a car to assist me in my movements. What can I do?

Deacon

You can try to use the links in this post to see if you can get help. In addition, you may be able to get a motorized wheelchair for only 20% of the cost through Medicare. I do not know if you would be eligible or not, but it’s worth a shot. Go to the medicare.gov website and search for wheelchair to find more information. I found a document with phone numbers you can call to inquire about it as well as other information. If you choose to pursue this, you can also talk to your medical provider as you may need a letter of medical necessity from them in order to get Medicare to cover it. I hope that helps.

Kashif

Sir, I am from Pakistan. I try a lot to make money to give back. Can I borrow and give something to eat to my five children? It’s so difficult. I have no home and I have little salary. Every month I give to rent and sometime we have no food. We stay hungry waiting for food and we pray to God. Can somebody help me? Truly, please help me for my children. It would be so grand if you can help me. God bless you.

Deacon

Use the links in this post to see if you can get help for yourself and your family. You might also be able to get help with food from the social services office in your area.

habtamu

My name is Habtamu and I’m from Ethiopia. I need someone to send me some money to get my children sent to school. I really need the money to spent for my children’s schooling. The annual fee for my two children is $1,412 USD. Thank you in advance.

Deacon

If you need help for your children’s education, try following the links and other ideas in this post. I hope it works out for you!

Shaunalewis

I just got evicted with an Autistic 3 year old and a 7 year old. We have nowhere to go. I can’t find free motel vouchers anywhere. Please, help.

Deacon

You could try to use the links in this post to get help and go to a shelter in the meantime. But, here’s another idea: Perhaps you could house sit for someone you know. There are even sites on the internet where people hire house sitters. We have a post about it on this site titled, 9 Ways to Get Paid House Sitting Jobs. Be sure to check it out. Additionally, you can try to get help through the social services office in your area.

Igbo Prisca Chidimma

Please, sir. I need help. I am alone and right now I need to pay my school fees and the house I am living in. Please, sir. I beg you to help me.

Deacon

Check out the links and other ideas in this post to see if you can get some help. In addition, we have other posts on this site that might help you to make some money.

Kevin

We have just opened 10 weeks ago and the restaurant has more money going out then coming in. We hardly have any customers and I’m very worried for my mom who recently bought the place (she named it, Vera Marie’s, to honor her mother, my grandmother, who is still alive and just turned 85 on July 6th). I let my job of 3 years go to work here and help. I don’t want to see it fail, but the money is awful that’s coming in. Pretty much nothing is coming in and with the bills coming in at the restaurant, my mom’s house, my apartment, and this being our only source of income, we are both worried sick at this point literally. Please, help if you can. Please, any dollar amount will help, whether from donating here or being a customer. Even if you can only help by spreading the word or praying for us, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

Deacon

This sounds like a tough situation that you and your family are in. You could try following the links in this post and using the information there also to see if you can get help. We may have other resources on this site that can help as well, such as ideas to make money on the side to supplement your income. I hope things work out for you.

Carolina Soriano

Hello, my name is Carolina. I never had ask for help before. I have always been a hard worker until now. I recently lost my job due to a court day. It was for a ticket that totally change my life. Now I have no job and no money to pay my rent and bills. I’m trying hard to find a job, but I haven’t gotten lucky. Recently, I found one job of 3 days. It was a nanny job, but that won’t be enough to cover all the rent and bills I owe right now. I’m falling apart, and now all I ask is for god to help me find a good job to get me trough the problems I have so I can get my family through this tough time. Please can someone help me? Thanks, I will really appreciate any kind of help, even work. May God bless you all for all those who help people in need. Thanks a million.

Deacon

You might try using the links and information in this post to help you out. Also, we have lots of posts on this site about ways you can make money. Be sure to check them out! I wish you better luck and hope things turn around for you.

rija shah

Hello, everyone. My name is Rija Shah, and I am a 16 year old girl. I need 25000 in PKR to buy a laptop and mobile phone. Then I can work on an online website. I will use the money to help my parents. Believe me, when I have money, I will return some to you.

Deacon

Try using the links and other information in this post to see if you can get help. I wish you luck!

T.L. Blakely

Hello, my name is T.L. and my husband’s name is Clifford. My husband is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. In May 2019, my children and I began seeing a decline in my husband’s logical thinking, eating, and normal everyday life. I raced him to our closest V.A. hospital. They did many, many tests and couldn’t find the reason he was so sick. In June and July a civilian hospital began to run tests and he was diagnosed with Neurosarcoid. During this time our bills have become too much for me to handle by myself with very little help. We need help asap.

Deacon

Try using the links and other information in this post to help you get help. In addition, you could check with the nearest social services office to see if you can get more help.

Nickesha

Hi, good morning. I am seeking help to build a house for me and my husband. We really need your help. Please and thanks. May God bless and keep you.

Deacon

Try using the links and information in this post to get help. Good luck!

lak

I need $5000, please. Give me helping hand.

Deacon

If you follow the links in the post, you might be able to get some help.

mohamad

Please help me. I have to go to prison next week just for a $2500 loan from a bank. I am married and have 2 children. Also, my wife is diabetic and needs care. I got a loan from the bank just for a deposit of rent on my home, but my income was very low and now I can’t pay it back on time. Please, help us. This money is not big, but really I do not have that. My wife is very sick. Please, somebody help us or give me a loan for 6 months. I will pay it back, I promise.

Deacon

Try using the information and links in this post to get help. I hope it works for you.

Deatra

I am a young mother who is facing eviction with two kids. I really need help badly, I’m on a fixed income.

Deacon

I’m sorry to hear that. Use the information and links in this post to see if you can get help. In addition, try checking with the social services office in your community for help with shelter, food, health care, and other needs.

Rick

I have a legal department that is destroying my family’s well being. Paying it off will change my life completely. I am a veteran of the Vietnam era and not getting any younger. I am married with grandchildren, and from month to month constantly facing eviction. Is there any help for me and my family?

Deacon

That sounds like a tough time! Try using the links and ideas in this post to see if you can get help. In addition, we have other posts on this site that might help you make extra cash or get assistance. Make sure you check them out.

Martin

Gosh, my life is hard. Perhaps you can help? I just feel like jumping off the Humber bridge.

Deacon

Life is hard for many, but suicide is not an answer, simply an escape. Please do not choose this option. There are many good things in life too. Try following the links and ideas in this post to see if you can get help. You can also try contacting the social services office in your community. In addition, we have other posts on this site that might help you earn extra cash or make money to change your situation. Good luck to you!

nsisong udo

I am a student born in a poor family. I need help of $600 to complete my schooling.

Deacon

Try using the links and information in this post. Also, we have additional posts that might help about ways you can earn money.

Henry

I decided to run a laundry business after my service, but I really need help financially, which will enable me to have better equipment than what I am using now.

Deacon

Try using the links and information in this post to help you out. Good luck!

Stella Awlavi

Please my name is Stella and I am suffering from my leg and the doctor said that I have to do surgery with the amount of twelve thousand dollars. Please help me.

Deacon

Hey Stella, if you’re needing help financially, try some of the suggestions in this article. There are ways you can get strangers to help you out with your rough financial situation. Best of luck.

P Coleman

I am a 49 year old woman who has had to fight cancer twice, once 10 years ago and now thyroid cancer. I also have a lesion on my esophagus they are watching. Right now, those are the least of my worries. I have inherited gum disease and terrible bone loss. I just recently had to have all of my upper teeth pulled. They are trying to save the lowers for as long as possible to keep the extreme expense for hitting me all at once. My problem is that i can’t wear dentures because i have such a gag reflex and dentures will not help with the bone loss. I am needing bone grafting done and then implants. I am currently on Medicaid but they will not pay one penny on this. I need this not for cosmetic reasons, but for my health. If i were to need radiation for my cancers, i could lose my jaw bone. I am a mother of a 37 year old son who has his own family now but i also have a 10 year old daughter who needs her mother. She and i fundraiser for several local charities in our small community, including our local nursing homes, food pantry, clothing closet, animal shelter, etc raising over $10,000 in a year. I just do not feel right fundraising for myself. To me, i would feel selfish. Please help direct me in finding a fundraising site for me to ask for help. I have used Go Fund Me but it only got little response. People are easy to judge and it doesn’t seem to matter that you bend over backwards to help others but when it is you, the help is not there. Thank you, PC

Deacon

Hey PC, sorry to hear about your situation. Check out some of the links listed in this article. They offer some options where you could get some financial support from strangers. I wish you the best of luck!